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The Palestinian Elections and Beyond Hamas wins a sweeping majority of parliamentary seats in Palestinian elections, toppling the ruling Fatah movement and sparking protests. President Bush says the militant Islamist group can't be a partner in Middle East peacemaking without renouncing violence against Israel.
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The Palestinian Elections and Beyond

A Hamas election victory raises new questions about the potential for Middle East peace.

Donors Consider New Ways to Help Palestinians

Donor nations are discussing ways to help Palestinians while standing by their principles not to aid a Hamas-led government unless it renounces violence and recognizes Israel's right to exist. Officials, desperate to keep pressure on Hamas, are reluctant to talk openly about the proposals.

Donors Consider New Ways to Help Palestinians

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Hamas Moves to Establish Palestinian Government

Hamas, the Palestinian group recognized as a terrorist organization by the United States and Israel, announced its plans for a new Palestinian government this weekend. Alex Chadwick speaks with Sameer Abu Esheh, Minister of Planning in the proposed Palestinian cabinet, about the challenges for Hamas in establishing the new government.

Hamas Moves to Establish Palestinian Government

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'Mother of the Martyrs' Joins Hamas Parliament

Mariam Farhat, one of the new Hamas members in the Palestinian Parliament, is known there as the "Mother of the Martyrs." Three of her sons have died in the conflict with Israel. Linda Gradstein profiles the mother turned politician.

'Mother of the Martyrs' Joins Hamas Parliament

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The Politics of Humanitarian Aid and Hamas

As the Palestinian Authority faces the prospect of financial ruin, Americans debate whether and how to help. Is it possible to help the Palestinian people without supporting their government?

The Politics of Humanitarian Aid and Hamas

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Hamas Presents Proposed Palestinian Cabinet

Hamas presented a proposed cabinet on Sunday. It gave itself key ministries after failing to persuade more moderate parties to join in a coalition that could have softened its militant image.

Hamas Presents Proposed Palestinian Cabinet

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With Hamas Visit, Russia Seeks More Global Clout

A visit to Moscow by leaders of the militant Palestinian group Hamas shows Russia's desire to expand its role as a mediator on the global stage. But Western officials are wary and Hamas shows no sign of moderating its anti-Israel stance.

With Hamas Visit, Russia Seeks More Global Clout

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New Palestinian Leadership Tests U.S. Diplomacy

Now that the militant Hamas movement is set to take over the Palestinian government, the debate intensifies about whether to give financial aid. International donors are trying to head off a financial crisis in the Palestinian authority but the Bush administration wants a united front against Hamas.

New Palestinian Leadership Tests U.S. Diplomacy

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Israel Cuts Funds to Hamas-Led Government

Israel cuts off vital funds to the Palestinian Authority, in a move to isolate the new Palestinian government, headed by Hamas. Israel's interim Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has called the Palestinian government a "terrorist authority" with Hamas in control.

Israel Cuts Funds to Hamas-Led Government

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Hamas: Its Origins and Evolution

Israel is considering ways to clamp down on Palestinian areas.The recommendations from Israel's defense ministry come as the Islamist group Hamas prepares to assume control of the Palestinian parliament Saturday. The hard line against Hamas strikes some Israelis as ironic, since Israel itself encouraged the creation of Hamas a quarter century ago.

Hamas: Its Origins and Evolution

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Hamas Looks to Saudi Arabia for Financial Assistance

Hamas leaders are visiting Saudi Arabia on Friday. The militant group, which gained control of the Palestinian Authority through elections earlier this year, is expected to seek aid from the world's top oil exporter.

Hamas Looks to Saudi Arabia for Financial Assistance

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Aid May Be Cut to Hamas-Led Palestinian Regime

Envoys from the United States, Russia, the U.N. and the European Union consider halting aid to the Palestinian Authority unless Hamas renounces violence and recognizes Israel's right to exist. The militant Islamist group is likely to lead the next government after its success in last week's polls.

Aid May Be Cut to Hamas-Led Palestinian Regime

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Palestinians Worry About Economic Future

A senior Hamas official in Gaza appeals to Europe and the United States not to cut aid to the Palestinian territories after the Islamist group's election victory. The prospect of less aid and revenue is worrying many Palestinians who fear their already battered economy could be hit even harder.

Palestinians Worry About Economic Future

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Rice: No Aid for Hamas-Led Government

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says nations should withhold aid to the Hamas-led Palestinian government unless the group renounces violence and recognizes Israel's right to exist. Rice is in London during a diplomatic trip to Europe.

Rice: No Aid for Hamas-Led Government

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Hamas Official Lays Out Post-Election Plans

Muhammad Abu Tir, a top politician in Hamas, talks about what the group's victory in last week's parliamentary election means for relations with Israel. Tir says the overwhelming Hamas victory in last week's elections shows the Palestinian people want a change. And he has quite a few ideas, starting with the separation of boys and girls in school and introducing a more Islamic curriculum.

Hamas Official Lays Out Post-Election Plans

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Hamas Victory Divides Palestinians

Palestinians voted a new party into power last. Hamas, labeled a terrorist organization by the U.S., now holds a majority of seats in parliament. The abrupt reversal has created new turmoil in the Middle East.

Hamas Victory Divides Palestinians

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Can Fatah, Hamas Find Common Ground?

Ziad Abu Amr is a newly elected independent member of the Palestinian parliament. The former Palestinian cabinet minister was elected with Hamas support. He talks with Liane Hansen about prospects for cooperation between Fatah and Hamas.

Can Fatah, Hamas Find Common Ground?

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Wary Europe Weighs Palestinian Sea Change

The European Union had been the Palestinian Authority's biggest financial benefactor. Sylvia Poggioli reports on uncertainty in Europe following the overwhelming victory by Hamas over the ruling Fatah movement in last week's Palestinian elections.

Wary Europe Weighs Palestinian Sea Change

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Fatah Protests Rock Gaza, West Bank

Fatah supporters continue vigorous and sometimes violent protests over the outcome of Palestinian elections, which left the militant Islamist group Hamas in power. Fatah's leaders are under pressure to resign.

Fatah Protests Rock Gaza, West Bank

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Hamas Leader Defiant Amid Protests, Threats

A Hamas leader rejects calls to eschew violence in the wake of victory in the Palestinian elections. U.S. and European leaders threaten aid cuts to the Palestinian Auhority unless Hamas disarms. Scott Simon discusses developments with Rami Khouri of Beirut's Daily Star.

Hamas Leader Defiant Amid Protests, Threats

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Abbas Asks Hamas to Form Palestinian Government

After the stunning Hamas election win, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas asks Hamas to form a new government. Abbas and his Fatah movement indicate they are not interested in a coalition.

Abbas Asks Hamas to Form Palestinian Government

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Analysis

Democracy and the Middle East

The Bush administration has pushed for democracy in the Middle East as a path towards stability. But the winners are not the pro-Western leaders the administration backed. Robert Kagan, senior associate with the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, discusses democracy in the Middle East with Michele Norris.

Democracy and the Middle East

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